Chennaipy - January 2019 Meetup - Meeting Minutes

The meetup was held on January 27, 2019, at Crayond, Chennai.

Speaker: Makesh Gopalakrishnan, Crayond @ Chennai

Discussed “How Design Thinking can solve a problem?” with an example of Swiggy.
Introduced the “Be the Tree Hugger” mobile app.
Inspirational quotes shared:
- “Mankind advanced, at the expense of Nature Depletion.”
- “Be the Change, you wish to see in the world.”
- “5% change the world and the remaining 95% live in it.”

Speaker: Poruri Sai Rahul, Scientific Developer

Discussed why we need to port to Python 3:
- Python 2 EOL 2020.
- Numpy and Pandas stopped supporting Python 2 after December 21, 2018.
Discussed the changes required:
- Syntax changes like print().
- Changes in results due to integer division (2/3).
Tools for porting:
- flakes, python-modernize, __future, and six.
PPT: Link to Slides

Speaker: Dr. Akilesh, UrSmiles32 @ Chennai

Brief talk on IT in Healthcare:
- Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Management.
Long-running journey into Image Processing (XRAYs):
- Transition from 2D to 3D perspective.
- Showcased examples of Virtual Reality Surgeries for doctors’ practice.
PPT: Link to Paper

Speaker: Ganesh, Chennai

Shared insights on serverless architecture and the need for online privacy.
Link to Paper: Hotnets DIY

The meetup concluded with engaging discussions and valuable insights.

Meeting minutes contributed by Dinesh Kumar P.